| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.69 | 3.463% | $257.3021 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 4.768% | $87.7432 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.74 | 5.337% | $199.8664 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.95 | 12.499% | $8.9437 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.40 | 8.346% | $217.1254 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 3.342% | $239.5158 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.42 | 7.744% | $95.2672 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.72 | $1,105.7638 | $1,105.77 | $1,105.75 | $1,105.70 | |